The Growing Need For Longer Distance Connectivity

The Growing Need For Longer Distance Connectivity

Fibre Channel-based networking storage technology has revitalized server and storage environments. In addition to improving reliability and performance, Fibre Channel provides the capability to distribute server and storage connections over distances up to 10 km and beyond- enabling SAN deployment in campus environments.

Faced with today's rapidly changing and ever-increasing business requirements, many enterprise environments now require SAN deployment over even greater distances to support distributed facilities and address business continuance requirements. A key factor in the progression of extended distance SANs has been the rapid deployment and accessibility of "dark" fiber as well as the deployment of Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) equipment in major metropolitan areas. This technology provides a strong foundation for Brocade Extended Fabrics.

Highlights

• Extends all of the scalability, reliability, and performance benefits of Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) beyond the native 10 km distance specified by the Fibre Channel standard
• Enables the use of full-performance applications over extended distances, including disaster recovery, remote backup, extended storage consolidation, remote mirroring, and tape consolidation applications

SAN Standards Compliance - Software

Brocade products conform to SAN standards in a manner consistent with accepted engineering practices and procedures